We are proud to look back on D’art Duvar’s creative involvement in the 7th edition of the Türkische Filmtage Dortmund, which took place 29 October – 2 November 2025. For this special cultural event, D’art Duvar developed the complete visual design, creating a cohesive and contemporary identity that honored both the nostalgic spirit of Turkish cinema and the festival’s modern, community-driven mission.
The Türkische Filmtage Dortmund had grown into a beloved annual celebration, but its origins remained beautifully humble. The idea began years earlier during a simple coffee break, when Öykü and Özgür—both members of the Cultural Department of the City of Dortmund—reflected on the classic Turkish films they grew up with. Although generations knew these films by heart, most had never seen them on a big screen. This sparked a mission: bring the iconic Yeşilçam classics of the 1970s and 1980s to German cinemas, restored and with German subtitles, creating a cultural bridge for Turkish-origin communities and film lovers across Dortmund and beyond.
After its successful launch in 2021, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the German-Turkish labor agreement, the festival continued to expand its vision and audience. By 2025, the Türkische Filmtage had established itself as a unique platform in Germany—one that reconnected people with Turkish cinematic heritage while introducing a wider public to the richness of both Turkish and German-Turkish film culture.
A New Edition, a New Identity — Designed by D’art Duvar
For the seventh edition, D’art Duvar brought a fresh, refined visual identity to life. The design merged bold colors, expressive film stills, and contemporary typography to reflect the festival’s dual character: rooted in nostalgia yet forward-looking. Our approach honored the emotional power of Turkish classics while visually framing the event as an inclusive, modern cultural experience for all generations.
The 2025 program opened with the award-winning documentary “Remake, Remix, Rip-Off” by director Cem Kaya, who attended the screening in person—setting a powerful tone for the week. Following the opening, five beloved Turkish films were screened at the CineStar (Steinstraße 44):
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29 October – Postacı (The Postman)
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30 October – Mukadderat (Fate)
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31 October – Bizim Aile (Our Family)
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1 November – Hababam Sınıfı Sınıfta Kaldı (The Chaos Class Failed the Class)
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2 November – Mavi Boncuk (The Blue Bead)
These classics, featuring icons such as Kemal Sunal, Münir Özkul, and Adile Naşit, once again brought humor, warmth, and cultural memory to the big screen—where they belonged.
Celebrating Film, Community, and Cultural Memory
With its expanded programming and growing audience, the Türkische Filmtage Dortmund strengthened its role in bridging cultures and generations. D’art Duvar was honored to contribute to this mission by shaping the festival’s visual storytelling—ensuring that the identity of the event radiated the same emotion, nostalgia, and cinematic passion found in the films themselves.
We look back with pride at having supported this vibrant edition of the festival and at having helped bring Turkish cinema to audiences in Dortmund in such a memorable way.
